Pinot Gris / Grigio

Top of the world

July 22, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
"On Top of the World" by SashaW on Flickr

Wednesday night, July 21st, 2010, we attended the annual blind tasting challenge held at Chris Hinton’s Bin 75 tasting room in Johns Creek. It is the mid-week event during their anniversary sale, which nets you 20% off cases of wine. You can also score some wines at 25% off solid cases. Check the website...
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Posted in Above average, Average, Chardonnay, Events & Festivals, Not for me, Pinot Gris / Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc | 6 Comments »

The Flying Aussie

June 24, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
Cupcake lineup

Adam Richardson’s first love is flying, earning his pilot’s license before his driver’s license. Before he became a winemaker, he was a lieutenant aviator in the Royal Australian Navy. He flew helicopter search and rescue missions for 8 years before making a dramatic change in careers, entering the world of the vine. “You can...
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Posted in Above average, Argentina, California, Chardonnay, Germany, Malbec, Marlborough, Merlot, Not for me, Pinot Gris / Grigio, Restaurant, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Washington, Winery tasting | No Comments »

Albrecht from Alsace

May 19, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
Albrecht from Alsace

When you work wine retail, there are several  comments you’ll hear repeatedly from your customers. These are your opportunities to educate and expand palates. One of the most typical was the comment regarding my recommendations for Riesling, which was often right around Thanksgiving, or if someone wants something to pair with spicy pan-Asian cuisine....
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Posted in Above average, Alsace, Cremant, Gewurztraminer, Good, Not for me, Pinot Gris / Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling | No Comments »

Big House at the Slaughterhouse

April 7, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
Big House at the Slaughterhouse

About a week ago, I was fortunate enough to have been invited to dinner with the wine maker in charge of Big House, Georgetta Dane. Georgetta has an interesting story, one which embodies the American dream of making for...
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Posted in Blend-red, California, Petite sirah, Pinot Gris / Grigio, Restaurant, Syrah Shiraz, Winery tasting, Zinfandel, blend-white | No Comments »

2008 Sineann Pinot Gris

September 3, 2009
By Atlanta Wine Guy
2008 Sineann Pinot Gris

This will be the third time…or is it the second?…no matter…that I’ve had this wine. The last time I had it, it was the best white wine I’d had all year. I don’t really drink a lot of white wines, preferring reds in general. When I spotted this bottle, I made an impulse purchase...
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